Jun 4, 2022 | Assistive Devices, Family Caregiving, Health, Sensory Loss
Reading Time: 6 minutesProbably the two most common changes for many people as they age is hearing loss and changes in vision. Fortunately, advances in computer, telephone, and smart device technology have helped older adults and people with disabilities to continue... 
Mar 19, 2022 | Family Caregiving, Health, Resources, Sensory Loss
Reading Time: 5 minutesMaking a house safe and comfortable can allow an individual to remain living at home safely as their abilities change. A 2018 AARP survey notes that 76% of Americans age 50 and older would like to “age in place” or remain in their current... 
Oct 6, 2021 | Health, Sensory Loss
Reading Time: 4 minutes Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Vietnamese English | Print This Post There are many tests to help diagnose hearing loss, including: Physical exam. Your doctor will look in your ear for possible causes of your hearing loss, such as earwax or... 
Sep 6, 2021 | Sensory Loss
Reading Time: 5 minutes Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Vietnamese English | Print This Post Caring for someone with hearing loss can be a challenging and scary venture into the unknown. A caregiver worries about the safety of their loved one no matter what, but... 
Aug 2, 2021 | Sensory Loss
Reading Time: 2 minutesDo you find the need to repeat yourself more often to the person or loved one you are caring for? Does your talking level closely resemble your yelling level just so your loved one can hear you? Are you speaking so slowly that you end up losing...